The course is designed to teach students how to avoid being taken to the ground and how to effectively escape if they do find themselves there. It reviews tactics for both open and narrow environments; reviews the four most common ground positions and escapes; refines the student's physical technique; and presents instructional methods for teaching survival skills.

COURSE GOALS:

To examine survival learning research in an effort to enhance officer survivability in a combat situation.

To instruct a ground avoidance and ground escape system that is compatible with the effects of survival stress.

To teach officers how to avoid being taken to the ground and how to effectively escape if they are grounded.

To refine student technique to the instructor level.

To teach instructional methods designed to enhance a student's ability to learn survival techniques, increase his/her confidence levele, and assist in the successful application of physical techniques.

COURSE TOPICS:

Use of Force Human Factors

Instructor Development and Training Protocols

PPCT Control Principles

Ground Avoidance and Ground Escape

Lodging is $20.00 per night double occupancy. Students are responsible for meals. NLETC reserves the right to limit the number of attendees from any one agency.